Research questions relating to Africa’s Sustainability Challenges

A few examples of broad research questions that address some of the challenges described above are: What effect is climate change likely to have on the food security of those living in the rural areas of South Africa, and how can such effects be mitigated? How can the management of ecosystem services within the southern African social-ecological system more effectively and directly assist in the alleviation of poverty? Can the benefits provided by ecosystem products and services in Africa be more effectively utilised by the local communities?